It can be quite profitable to sell a business after years of work. The hopes of one day being acquired by a larger firm are shared by many businesses. However, selling a business is rarely a simple affair. Parties to the purchase of a business must comply with Federal and Maryland laws that govern mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchanges.
How Do I Sell a Business?
The first step in selling a Baltimore business is soliciting an offer. A purchase agent can help you find prospective buyers, as well as advise you concerning whether offers that you receive are worth consideration. The purchaser may want financial records to be updated in accordance with Maryland and Federal law. This may be required by law in some cases, and besides, it always helps in determining the correct value for the rights you are selling. Usually a formal contract will be written as the agreement nears its conclusion. The provisions contained in the contract should present all matters discussed in a fair light, and this requires careful review by both parties.
What Will I Give Up in the Business?
In selling a business, the buyer gains a right known as "control". Control of a business entitles a party to direct its operations and it can also controls what is done with business property. A party seeking to purchase a Baltimore business may not be concerned with all aspects of the company. In fact, purchasers are usually interested in acquiring control as cheaply as possible, and this may allow other rights, including the right to future earnings, to be apportioned or even retained by the seller. These particularities make negotiations vital, during which each party should use the opportunity to voice their intentions and concerns.
How Can an Attorney Help?
The advice of a local Attorney practicing in Baltimore will make it much easier to ensure the sale of your business is in compliance with Maryland law.
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